13 Little Black Dress Halloween Costume Ideas

Halloween is fast approaching and odds are you've been too busy with life to plan out a costume that is both age-appropriate and fun. But never fear! I've compiled 13 costume ideas that you can make with your trusty Little Black Dress.

To recreate all of these black dress Halloween costume ideas, here's all you need to do: Pair that LBD (this one from Amazon is our favorite -- and it's cheap!) with some items from your closet, make a quick trip to the dollar store, and voilà - you have a Halloween costume that is both creative and inexpensive. Let's jump right in to the black dress costume ideas:

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1. Maria Von Trapp

Given how popular The Sound of Musicwas (and still is!) I'm surprised that people don't dress up as Maria more. The upside is that nobody else will have the same costume as you!

Bonus points if: You pose for every photo holding a cup full of red liquid. (Watermelon Kool-Aid, anyone?)

6. Madeline

True, Madeline wore yellow and blue outfits in the books. However, I feel this outfit can be immediate recognized since it captures the spirit of Madeline's school uniform. Remember to wear the shirt under the dress!

Bonus points if: You sit very still near the front door of your house and jump out at kids to scare them (and then, of course, give them plenty of candy, since tricks should always be followed by treats).

Thoughts?

And there you have it - 13 Halloween costumes from one Little Black Dress!

What do you think of these costume ideas? Can you think of any more costumes that use an LBD? What will you be doing this Halloween? Are you dressing up? Leave your comments below!

Editor's note: This post was originally published in 2013; it was completely revamped in 2017 with updated product links, additional resources, and new tips.